Not included with the unit. Shelter in a Day is designed to offer a basic structural envelope for the user to modify as needed. The strength and thickness of the MDF allows the shelter to accommodate plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

Assembly

Shelter in a Day is assembled with precision-cut pieces that are connected by the use of tool-free joints and interlocking panel edges. The tool-free joint is an updated version of an old-style carpenter’s joint – the mortise and through-tenon with a locking peg. No nails, screws or metal fasteners are needed.

3-4 unskilled people: less than a day

Tools needed: only the wooden hammer that comes with the unit

Foundation

Because of its unique design, Shelter in a Day can be erected directly upon the ground and will remain sturdy and solid. If tie downs are needed, earth-anchor tie downs are available for an additional cost.

Possible foundations can be a concrete slab, wood platform or stone pavers. Shelter in a Day can be bolted directly to any foundation.

Roof

The Shelter roof is structural but not waterproof. Here are some options depending on need:

Shelters can be shipped with a 5 gallon can of roof waterproofing. This painted membrane will protect the roof and is light and reflective but the structure cannot be taken apart after this application.

If you want the option to move the structure, a military specification tarp or trucker’s tarp works well. Also installation is simple because tie-downs for it are built into the standard structure.

The best roof is galvanized steel. This roof is strong, long lasting and helps to control heat-gain in the tropics because it is mounted 2 inches over the structural roof.

Shipping

MDF (medium-density fiberboard) is made of 100% recycled wood fiber that is bound by an adhesive. Because the grain runs in all directions, MDF is stronger than wood. Shelter in a Day is uses a MDF product with a NAUF (no added urea-formaldehyde) adhesive, which is non-toxic.

Not included with the unit. Shelter in a Day is designed to offer a basic structural envelope for the user to modify as needed. The strength and thickness of the MDF allows the shelter to accommodate plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

Assembly

Shelter in a Day is assembled with precision-cut pieces that are connected by the use of tool-free joints and interlocking panel edges. The tool-free joint is an updated version of an old-style carpenter’s joint – the mortise and through-tenon with a locking peg. No nails, screws or metal fasteners are needed.

3-4 unskilled people: less than a day

Tools needed: only the wooden hammer that comes with the unit

Foundation

Because of its unique design, Shelter in a Day can be erected directly upon the ground and will remain sturdy and solid. If tie downs are needed, earth-anchor tie downs are available for an additional cost.

Possible foundations can be a concrete slab, wood platform or stone pavers. Shelter in a Day can be bolted directly to any foundation.

Roof

The Shelter roof is structural but not waterproof. Here are some options depending on need:

Shelters can be shipped with a 5 gallon can of roof waterproofing. This painted membrane will protect the roof and is light and reflective but the structure cannot be taken apart after this application.

If you want the option to move the structure, a military specification tarp or trucker’s tarp works well. Also installation is simple because tie-downs for it are built into the standard structure.

The best roof is galvanized steel. This roof is strong, long lasting and helps to control heat-gain in the tropics because it is mounted 2 inches over the structural roof.

Shipping

MDF (medium-density fiberboard) is made of 100% recycled wood fiber that is bound by an adhesive. Because the grain runs in all directions, MDF is stronger than wood. Shelter in a Day is uses a MDF product with a NAUF (no added urea-formaldehyde) adhesive, which is non-toxic.